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MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 1 of 5 masteryconnect.com https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7879 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7879 Grade 7 Social Studies 7.1 History Historical Thinking and Skills Historical thinking begins with a clear sense of time – past, present and future – and becomes more precise as students progress. Historical thinking includes skills such as locating, researching, analyzing and interpreting primary and secondary sources so that students can begin to understand the relationships among events and draw conclusions. 7.1 Historians and archaeologists describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today’s norms and values. 7.2 History Early Civilizations The eight features of civilizations include cities, well-organized central governments, complex religions, job specialization, social classes, arts and architecture, public works and writing. Early peoples developed unique civilizations. Several civilizations established empires with legacies influencing later peoples. 7.2 The civilizations that developed in Greece and Rome had an enduring impact on later civilizations. This legacy includes governance and law, engineering and technology, art and architecture, as well as literature and history. The Roman Empire also played aninstrumental role in the spread of Christianity. 7.3 History Feudalism and Transitions Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a monarch. The decline of feudalism in Europe resulted from interactions between the Muslim world and European states. These interactions influenced the rise of new ideas and institutions. 7.3 Germanic invasions helped to break up the Roman Empire and set the stage for the development of feudal and manorial systems. Later invasions helped establish Mongol dominance in central Asia and led to the destruction of the Byzantine Empire by the Turks. 7.4 History Feudalism and Transitions Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a monarch. The decline of feudalism in Europe resulted from interactions between the Muslim world and European states. These interactions influenced the rise of new ideas and institutions. 5/1/2014 9:56 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 2 of 5 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7879 7.4 Mongol influence led to unified states in China and Korea, but the Mongol failure to conquer Japan allowed a feudal system to persist. 7.5 History Feudalism and Transitions Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a monarch. The decline of feudalism in Europe resulted from interactions between the Muslim world and European states. These interactions influenced the rise of new ideas and institutions. 7.5 Achievements in medicine, science, mathematics and geography by the Islamic civilization dominated most of the Mediterranean after the decline of the Roman Empire. These achievements were introduced into Western Europe as a result of the Muslim conquests, Crusades and trade, influencing the European Renaissance. 7.6 History Feudalism and Transitions Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a monarch. The decline of feudalism in Europe resulted from interactions between the Muslim world and European states. These interactions influenced the rise of new ideas and institutions. 7.6 The Renaissance in Europe introduced revolutionary ideas, leading to cultural, scientific and social changes. 7.7 History Feudalism and Transitions Feudalism developed as a political system based on small local units controlled by lords bound by an oath of loyalty to a monarch. The decline of feudalism in Europe resulted from interactions between the Muslim world and European states. These interactions influenced the rise of new ideas and institutions. 7.7 The Reformation introduced changes in religion including the emergence of Protestant faiths and a decline in the political power and social influence of the Roman Catholic Church. 7.8 History First Global Age The transoceanic linking of all the major regions of the world led to economic, political, cultural and religious transformations. 7.8 Empires in Africa (Ghana, Mali and Songhay) and Asia (Byzantine, Ottoman, Mughal and China) grew as commercial and cultural centers along trade routes. 7.9 5/1/2014 9:56 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 3 of 5 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7879 History First Global Age The transoceanic linking of all the major regions of the world led to economic, political, cultural and religious transformations. 7.9 The advent of the trans-Saharan slave trade had profound effects on both West and Central Africa and the receiving societies. 7.10 History First Global Age The transoceanic linking of all the major regions of the world led to economic, political, cultural and religious transformations. 7.10 European economic and cultural influence dramatically increased through explorations, conquests and colonization. 7.11 History First Global Age The transoceanic linking of all the major regions of the world led to economic, political, cultural and religious transformations. 7.11 The Columbian Exchange (e.g., the exchange of fauna, flora and pathogens) between previously unconnected parts of the world reshaped societies in ways still evident today. 7.12 Geography Spatial Thinking and Skills Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis. 7.12 Maps and other geographic representations can be used to trace the development of human settlement over time. 7.13 Geography Human Systems Human systems represent the settlement and structures created by people on Earth’s surface. The growth, distribution and movements of people are driving forces behind human and physical events. Geographers study patterns in cultures and the changes that result from human processes, migrations and the diffusion of new cultural traits. 7.13 Geographic factors promote or impede the movement of people, products and ideas. 5/1/2014 9:56 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 4 of 5 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7879 7.14 Geography Human Systems Human systems represent the settlement and structures created by people on Earth’s surface. The growth, distribution and movements of people are driving forces behind human and physical events. Geographers study patterns in cultures and the changes that result from human processes, migrations and the diffusion of new cultural traits. 7.14 Trade routes connecting Africa, Europe and Asia fostered the spread of technology and major world religions. 7.15 Geography Human Systems Human systems represent the settlement and structures created by people on Earth’s surface. The growth, distribution and movements of people are driving forces behind human and physical events. Geographers study patterns in cultures and the changes that result from human processes, migrations and the diffusion of new cultural traits. 7.15 Improvements in transportation, communication and technology have facilitated cultural diffusion among peoples around the world. 7.16 Government Civic Participation and Skills Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good.Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration.Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy 7.16 The ability to understand individual and group perspectives is essential to analyzing historic and contemporary issues. 7.17 Government Roles and Systems of Government The purpose of government in the United States is to establish order, protect the rights of individuals and to promote the common good. Governments may be organized in different ways and have limited or unlimited powers. 7.17 Greek democracy and the Roman Republic wereradical departuresfrom monarchy and theocracy, influencing the structure and function of modern democratic governments. 7.18 Government Roles and Systems of Government The purpose of government in the United States is to establish order, protect the rights of individuals and to promote the common good. Governments may be organized in different ways and have limited 5/1/2014 9:56 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 5 of 5 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7879 or unlimited powers. 7.18 With the decline of feudalism, consolidation of power resulted in the emergence of nation states. 7.19 Government Economic Decision Making and Skills Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economicdecision making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence,and proposing alternatives to economic problems. 7.19 Individuals, governments and businesses must analyze costs and benefits when making economic decisions. A cost-benefit analysis consists of determining the potential costs and benefits of an action and then balancing the costs against the benefits. 7.20 Economics Scarcity There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services that people desire. 7.20 The variability in the distribution of productive resources in the various regions of the world contributed to specialization, trade and interdependence. 7.21 Economics Markets There are not enough resources to produce all the goods and services thatpeople desire. 7.21 The growth of cities and empires fostered the growth of markets. Market exchanges encouraged specialization and the transition from barter to monetary economies. 5/1/2014 9:56 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 1 of 6 masteryconnect.com https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7897 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7897 Grade 8 SS 8.1 History Historical Thinking and Skills Historical thinking begins with a clear sense of time – past, present and future – and becomes more precise as students progress. Historical thinking includes skills such as locating, researching, analyzing and interpreting primary and secondary sources so that students can begin to understand the relationships among events and draw conclusions. 8.1 Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple perspectives and to present and defend a position. 8.2 History Colonization to Independence European countries established colonies in North America as a means of increasing wealth and power. As the English colonies developed their own governments and economies, they resisted domination by the monarchy, rebelled and fought for independence. 8.2 North America, originally inhabited by American Indians, was explored and colonized by Europeans for economic and religious reasons. 8.3 History Colonization to Independence European countries established colonies in North America as a means of increasing wealth and power. As the English colonies developed their own governments and economies, they resisted domination by the monarchy, rebelled and fought for independence. 8.3 Competition for control of territory and resources in North America led to conflicts among colonizing powers. 8.4 History Colonization to Independence European countries established colonies in North America as a means of increasing wealth and power. As the English colonies developed their own governments and economies, they resisted domination by the monarchy, rebelled and fought for independence. 8.4 5/1/2014 10:00 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 2 of 6 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7897 The practice of race-based slavery led to the forced migration of Africans to the American colonies. Their knowledge and traditions contributed to the development of those colonies and the United States. 8.5 History Colonization to Independence European countries established colonies in North America as a means of increasing wealth and power. As the English colonies developed their own governments and economies, they resisted domination by the monarchy, rebelled and fought for independence. 8.5 The ideas of the Enlightenment and dissatisfaction with colonial rule led English colonists to write the Declaration of Independence and launch the American Revolution. 8.6 History A New Nation The United States shifted in governing philosophy from a loosely organized system characterized by strong states’ rights to a federal system. 8.6 The outcome of the American Revolution was national independence and new political, social and economic relationships for the American people. 8.7 History A New Nation The United States shifted in governing philosophy from a loosely organized system characterized by strong states’ rights to a federal system. 8.7 Problems arising under the Articles of Confederation led to debate over the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. 8.8 History A New Nation The United States shifted in governing philosophy from a loosely organized system characterized by strong states’ rights to a federal system. 8.8 Actions of early presidential administrations established a strong federal government, provided peaceful transitions of power and repelled a foreign invasion. 8.9 History Expansion The addition of new territories and economic and industrial development contributed to the growth of sectionalism in the United States. 5/1/2014 10:00 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 3 of 6 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7897 8.9 The United States added to its territory through treaties and purchases. 8.10 History Expansion The addition of new territories and economic and industrial development contributed to the growth of sectionalism in the United States. 8.10 Westward expansion contributed to economic and industrial development, debates over sectional issues, war with Mexico and the displacement of American Indians. 8.11 History Civil War and Reconstruction Sectional differences divided the North and South prior to the American Civil War. Both the American Civil War and resulting period of Reconstruction had significant consequences for the nation. 8.11 Disputes over the nature of federalism, complicated by economic developments in the United States, resulted in sectional issues, including slavery, which led to the American Civil War. 8.12 History Civil War and Reconstruction Sectional differences divided the North and South prior to the American Civil War. Both the American Civil War and resulting period of Reconstruction had significant consequences for the nation. 8.12 The Reconstruction period resulted in changes to the U.S. Constitution, an affirmation of federal authority and lingering social and political differences. 8.13 Geography Spatial Thinking and Skills Spatial thinking examines the relationships among people, places and environments by mapping and graphing geographic data. Geographic data are compiled, organized, stored and made visible using traditional and geospatial technologies. Students need to be able to access, read, interpret and create maps and other geographic representations as tools of analysis. 8.13 Modern and historical maps and other geographic tools are used to analyze how historic events are shaped by geography. 8.14 Geography 5/1/2014 10:00 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 4 of 6 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7897 Human Systems Human systems represent the settlement and structures created by people on Earth’s surface. The growth, distribution and movements of people are driving forces behind human and physical events. Geographers study patterns in culture and the changes that result from human processes, migrations and the diffusion of new cultural traits. 8.14 The availability of natural resources contributed to the geographic and economic expansion of the United States, sometimes resulting in unintended environmental consequences. 8.15 Geography Human Systems Human systems represent the settlement and structures created by people on Earth’s surface. The growth, distribution and movements of people are driving forces behind human and physical events. Geographers study patterns in culture and the changes that result from human processes, migrations and the diffusion of new cultural traits. 8.15 The movement of people, products and ideas resulted in new patterns of settlement and land use that influenced the political and economic development of the United States. 8.16 Geography Human Systems Human systems represent the settlement and structures created by people on Earth’s surface. The growth, distribution and movements of people are driving forces behind human and physical events. Geographers study patterns in culture and the changes that result from human processes, migrations and the diffusion of new cultural traits. 8.16 Cultural biases, stereotypes and prejudices had social, political and economic consequences for minority groups and the population as a whole. 8.17 Geography Human Systems Human systems represent the settlement and structures created by people on Earth’s surface. The growth, distribution and movements of people are driving forces behind human and physical events. Geographers study patterns in culture and the changes that result from human processes, migrations and the diffusion of new cultural traits. 8.17 Americans began to develop a common national identity among its diverse regional and cultural populations based on democratic ideals. 8.18 Government Civic Participation and Skills Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good. Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration. Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy. 5/1/2014 10:00 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 5 of 6 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7897 8.18 Participation in social and civic groups can lead to the attainment of individual and public goals. 8.19 Government Civic Participation and Skills Civic participation embraces the ideal that an individual actively engages in his or her community, state or nation for the common good. Students need to practice effective communication skills including negotiation, compromise and collaboration. Skills in accessing and analyzing information are essential for citizens in a democracy. 8.19 Informed citizens understand how media and communication technology influence public opinion. 8.20 Government Roles and Systems of Government The purpose of government in the United States is to establish order, protect the rights of individuals and to promote the common good. Governments may be organized in different ways and have limited or unlimited powers. 8.20 The U.S. Constitution established a federal system of government, a representative democracy and a framework with separation of powers and checks and balances. 8.21 Government Roles and Systems of Government The purpose of government in the United States is to establish order, protect the rights of individuals and to promote the common good. Governments may be organized in different ways and have limited or unlimited powers. 8.21 The U.S. Constitution protects citizens’ rights by limiting the powers of government. 8.22 Economics Economic Decision Making and Skills Effective economic decision making requires students to be able to reason logically about key economic issues that affect their lives as consumers, producers, savers, investors and citizens. Economic decision making and skills engage students in the practice of analyzing costs and benefits, collecting and organizing economic evidence and proposing alternatives to economic problems. 8.22 Choices made by individuals, businesses and governments have both present and future consequences. 8.23 5/1/2014 10:00 AM MasteryConnect :: Curriculum Maps 6 of 6 https://www.masteryconnect.com/curriculum_maps/7897 Economics Production and Consumption Production is the act of combining natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneurship to make goods and services. Consumption is the use of goods and services. 8.23 The Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed the means of production as a result of improvements in technology, use of new power resources, the advent of interchangeable parts and the shift from craftwork to factory work. 8.24 Economics Markets Markets exist when buyers and sellers interact. This interaction determines market prices and thereby allocates scarce resources, goods and services. 8.24 Governments can impact markets by means of spending, regulations, taxes and trade barriers. 8.25 Economics Financial Literacy Financial literacy is the ability of individuals to use knowledge and skills to manage limited financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security. 8.25 The effective management of one’s personal finances includes using basic banking services (e.g., savings accounts and checking accounts) and credit. 5/1/2014 10:00 AM